How to pronounce dotting
Say it like DOT-ing. Dotting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOT).
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- DOT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dotting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dotting
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DOT-ing.
What does dotting mean?
Words that rhyme with dotting
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Questions about saying dotting
How do you pronounce dotting?
Say DOT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dotting?
Dotting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOT). Broken into parts: DOT · ing.
Is dotting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɒtɪŋ/ (DOT-ing).